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beetroot halwa on a plate with pistachios garnished on top
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Easy Beetroot Halwa Recipe

This beetroot halwa recipe is an easy to make creamy Indian dessert flavored with a bit of cardamom. Made with milk powder instead of khoya.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Hindu, Vegetarian
Keyword: beetroot halwa recipe, beetroot mithai
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 161kcal
Author: Shilpa Joshi

Equipment

  • Grater
  • Pot

Ingredients

  • 1 beet 275g
  • 1 tbsp ghee
  • 1 cup milk powder 120g
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 1½ tsp cardamom
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • nuts roasted and crushed for garnish to taste

Instructions

  • Prepare ingredients. Shred beets.
    Shredded beets
  • On medium heat put a non-stick pan on the stove and ghee. Roast beets in ghee about 6 minutes
    Roasting shredded beets in ghee
  • Add milk powder, cardamom powder and mix thoroughly. Cook for 3 minutes while mixing.
    Cardamom, milk powder and sugar added to shredded beets in a pot.
  • Lastly, reduce heat and add sugar. Stir to mix thoroughly and turn off gas. Stirring until cooked and any excess water is evaporated.
    Beetroot halwa in a silver pan
  • Take off gas. Garnish with roasted chopped pistachios or nuts of choice and enjoy.
    beetroot halwa on a plate with pistachios garnished on top

Notes

Serve hot or cold!

Nutrition

Calories: 161kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 92mg | Potassium: 340mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 212IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 204mg | Iron: 1mg